Research Professional--Tripp

Position Information

Classification Title Research Professional AD FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

The applicant will be trained to work mostly independently to design and research projects. The applicant will provide supervision and guidance for students and other personnel.

Work involves 1) characterization of RSV vaccines, 2) design, and optimization of experiments for analysis, and 3) optimization of assays to better understand host responses to inflammation and viral disease.

Performance differs from a technician in planning and executing complex experiments, analyzing data, and applying theoretical concepts.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Will perform sterile techniques, follow existing lab SOPs.

• Have good communication.

• Willingness to learn and develop new competencies.

Physical Demands

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

• Lifting up to 40 lbs. unassisted.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Planning and executing data analysis and summarizing results.

• Characterization of vaccine candidates.

• Optimization of RSV immunogens and adjuvants.

• Design and optimization of experiments to analyze vaccine outcomes.

• Execution of various assays to evaluate outcomes.

• Molecular biology optimization.

• Response to emerging infectious diseases.

Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

Laboratory management.

• Establishing and editing SOPs.

• Providing guidance on SOPs.

• Aiding and performing autoclaving,

• Glass washing, stock ordering, inventory organization, preparation of solutions, and equipment maintenance.

• Provides training to graduate students and others in these areas.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintaining lab notebooks.

• Training students.

• Preparing/reviewing manuscripts.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Ralph Tripp Recruitment Contact Email ratripp@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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